Recommended meal: hot dog. The classic New Yorker's poor man's meal. Meat, starch and veg--all in a few mouthfuls. - Anthony Bourdain, host of No Reservations
27 buildings resembling Tudor homes with colorful doors, shutters and timber frames grace this gated street that's tucked away on the Upper West Side, nearly completely out of view to passersby. Read more.
Everything Is the Best, but particularly the Pinocchio (proscuittuo, sopressata, mozzarella, sweet red pepers, and olive paste) and the Pavarotti (alami, smoked mozz, sun dried tomatoes, artichoke).
A NYC brunch must! Finding and walking into this restaurant is half of the experience. Order the artichoke dip, the poached eggs with cheese grits and any of the delicious cocktails! You're welcome!
New Yorkers love hot dogs, duh. Now you can enjoy unique combinations of ingredients all for under $5. Make sure to try the Good Morning-bacon wrapped dog smothered with melted cheese and a fried egg
Enjoy delicious and authentic Japanese street food, made fresh and ready to go. Make sure to try the popular takoyaki octopus balls (six balls for $5) made from boiled and diced octopus.
Make sure to try the Freshly-Slayed Dragon Taco (Pork) or the Carne Asada (marinated skirt steak) which are both absolutely delicious and go for $4-5 each.
Anne Burrell, of Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate, stops by Salumeria Rosi Parmacotto in New York, NY, for salumi and small plates. We recommend the Costina. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more.
Cesare Casella does wondrous things with vegetables, beans, cheese, and salumi at this tiny spot that's remarkably laid back at lunch, On Thursdays, the buffalo mozzarella arrives straight from Italy. Read more.
Pancakes that are worth the five-hour wait on a Saturday, but if you go during the week you just might beat the crowd...
Alex Guarnaschelli is in chocoholic heaven at Norma's at Le Parker Meridien with the Chocolate Decadence French Toast, on Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more.
Great homemade oatmeal in sweet and savory variations, with everything from strawberries to Gorgonzola as toppings.
Head to Amanda Freitag's revamp for matzo ball soup with bone marrow, crispy Buffalo-style skate wings, Brussels sprouts with chili jam, or a plump cheeseburger with a mountain of crispy fries. Read more.
Chef Amanda Freitag takes greasy-spoon food to new heights at this reboot of the Chelsea landmark. Don’t miss burrata with lox, or the apropos Happy Waitress: poached eggs, ham, and chili jam.
Get there at 8am on weekdays and 11am on weekends for their daily Coffee & Donuts – made from mashed potatoes with flavors changing daily.
Beef is the star of the show in the steak house burger. The thick patty is seasoned liberally & pan-seared for a sturdy crust, gushing with funky flavor that pools up in the loosely packed interior. Read more.
The classic burger is great, but we’re more about “the Mexican”: a chorizo burger with jack cheese, pickled jalapeños and chipotle mayo. Followed by a decadently thick milkshake, of course. Read more.
A top 5 NYC burger. Standouts: The Texan with with crispy onion and bacon, and the Greg Norman with wagyu beef. Huge tasty milkshakes. Great draft beers, too.
Amazing bakery that continually innovates. Loved the canneles, DKAs, and of course the Infamous Cronut! It is worth the line.
Frozen s'more is the most. amazing. thing. Vanilla ice cream coated with chocolate bits and torched marshmallow and honey.
The brunch menu includes many of the standout dishes from the breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus. You can get a foie gras terrine, salads, soups, omelettes, steak frites, and tripes Bourguignon.
We love this tiny place for a delicious brunch – Get your fill with the Grey Dog’s Breakfast or be a bit healthier with the Homemade Granola. Expect to wait during the weekends.
Try the spicy pork meatballs topped with a Parmesan cream sauce ($7). The meatballs melt away under the sauce described as “alfredo on steroids.” Read more.
I know everyone talks about the cronut, but the real star here is the kouign amann aka "DKA!" And don't forget the butterscotch eclair. Best bakery in NYC, hands down!
Donatella Arpaia, of Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate, finds the Quiche Lorraine at Bouchon Bakery in New York, NY, to-die-for. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more.
Between shoots at Food Network Studios, I pop down for some shopping –cooking supplies galore! – Chef Anne Burrell, host of Worst Cooks in America/Secrets of a Restaurant Chef
We love coming here with a group of friends and sharing an Insalata Siciliana, a Pizza (or two) with Prosciutto and many bottles of Peroni beer. The pizza is simply perfections.
Get the peanut butter jelly donut or the vanilla bean and jam one!!! Both are delish!!!!
The sister restaurant to Tao, this clubby spot has a dance club downstairs, and serves an intense one-pound Wagyu-blend meatball upstairs. Read more.
